Dr. Keerti Sahasrabudhe
Dentistry
redmond, WA
24 years experience female
Locations
Office
Redmond, WA
Insurances accepted
Premera Blue Cross
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Dentistry
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21 Answers
7 Agrees
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Keerti Sahasrabudheanswered
24 years experience
Dentist/ent: A dentist trained in oral medicine or oral pathology or an ear nose throat doctor should be able to help. Your md might be able to help as well.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Disease Progression: Gingivitis means inflammation in your gums surrounding your teeth. Periodontitis occurs when gingivitis goes unchecked and this condition involves in... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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NOT always.: Metronidazole works better for anaerobic infections than amoxicillin. My first choice for dental infections is Amoxicillin unless the infection is "pe... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Anatomical: If she does not have any other symptoms, it is most likely a part of normal anatomy. See your dentist if symptoms change.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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No: No, unlikely. The very far back and sides of the tongue are always bumpy and rough.This is the "lingual tonsil" and is a part of normal anatomy.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Go back to doc!: Usually this should improve with time. However, call your dentist who did your ext. Most dentists are happy to handle post-op complications at no or r... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Yes: Yes, the very far back and the far back side of the tongue is always bumpy. It is called the lingual tonsil.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Healing: It sounds like normal healing. Your dentist should be happy to do a post - op check on you if you are very worried. But, it sounds like normal healing... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Yes, it is ok to take anti-inflammatories, as rxed by md/dds when taking amox and metronidazole.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Many causes: Have you been on antibiotics recently? Anyway, yeast infection can do that and so can acid reflux. A dentist or ENT should be able to help you.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Anatomical: From your description it sounds like you are describing a "prominent lingual frenum ".
Most humans have a lingual frenum but in some people it may be... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Yes, unless you are allergic to shrimps.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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After.: Everyone should brush and floss at least twice a day. Once in the am and once in pm, before retiring to bed. Brushing and flossing after a meal remove... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Yes, depends....: Tmj related pain may be caused due to several reasons and may be realted to muscles of mastication, ligament, capsulitis, retrodiscitis, arthritis etc... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Dentist/endodontist: If you're worried that your root canaled tooth is the cause of your symptoms, then go in to see a dentist or an endodontist.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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A: "a stitch in time saves nine." take your meds before your pain starts and you'll end up needing less.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Not a good idea!: If you have been diagnosed with a dental infection, you were probably given some antibiotics? Some antibiotics such as Metronidazole should never be t... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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See your dentist: For some temporary relief, you can rinse with warm salt water to reduce swelling and take otc Ibuprofen to reduce inflammation, if you're not allergic... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely: Usually this area gets fibrosed and the bump will remain. May change size slightly.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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See an ent.: Your symptoms sound like you might have gastric reflux. The acid can cause chronic sore throat and cough and sore tounge. It is wise to see an ENT spe... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Yes, as prescribed or otc in moderation unless you have some systemic condition contraindicating the use of antiinflammatories. Always avoid alcohol ... Read More
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Apr 7, 2013
Great answers. Very impressive.
Mar 21, 2015
Great Doc!!
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Sahasrabudhe is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This saved my life. Thank You! Thanks best answer!
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of washington School of Dentistry, WA
Graduated 1999MD
Awards
Top Dentist, Third Place, Washington - Winter
2013
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